The Outreach Ministry of St. Luke is based upon the teachings of Jesus and is centered around the following passage from

Matthew 25: 34-40

'Come you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.' Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?' And the King will answer them, 'Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.'

To facilitate our help for those in need we have established three distinct but overlapping ministries to help us focus our efforts and resources as described below. Please contact Outreach Ministry to learn more or to get involved.

Lay Pastoral Care

Members of St. Luke reaching out to those members and friends of our congregation in times of need. This ministry relies principally on volunteer support with some financial assistance.

Members of St. Luke reaching out beyond our local community, both nationally and globally, through contributions, and when possible, volunteer support for those agencies that provide assistance to the needy and those in crisis.